Every COVID-19 patient is advised to pay attention to the daily dose of medication during self-isolation. In addition to speeding up the recovery process, knowing exactly the doses of drugs and vitamins you are taking can also prevent the severity of the disease.
Self-isolation needs to be carried out by someone with a positive COVID-19 antigen swab or PCR test result. This protocol is only for COVID-19 patients with mild or asymptomatic symptoms.
In addition, patients who are allowed to self-isolate are those who are under 45 years old and do not have co-morbidities, such as asthma, diabetes, or cancer.
During self-isolation, patients who have consulted a doctor at a health facility will be monitored by a doctor from the local health center or clinic. During this monitoring, the patient will also be given a package of medicines and vitamins.
If it is not possible to visit a health facility, patients can consult a doctor and get medicines through the service telemedicine.
Daily Dose of Medicine During Self Isolation
The drugs given to each COVID-19 patient can be different, depending on the severity of the symptoms and the patient's general condition. In addition, patients will also be given several vitamin supplements to help speed up the recovery process.
However, remember. Users of these drugs and supplements must still follow the doctor's advice and advice, yes. The following are the types of drugs and vitamins as well as the daily doses that COVID-19 patients need to take while self-isolating:
1. Azithromycin
Azithromycin is an antibiotic that can treat bacterial infections in the body, such as infections of the respiratory tract, ear, eye, skin, and urinary tract.
In COVID-19 patients, this drug does not work to eradicate the Corona virus, but to prevent bacterial infection and reduce the risk of complications, such as pneumonia and sepsis.
- Presented to: COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms
- Drug form: tablet
- Dose: 500 mg, once a day, taken for 5 days
2. Oseltamivir
Oseltamivir is an antiviral drug to treat influenza viruses type A and type B. So far, the effectiveness of oseltamivir to treat COVID-19 is still being studied further. However, this drug can be given to COVID-19 patients who also experience symptoms of influenza.
- Presented to: COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms
- Drug form: capsule
- Dose: 75 mg, 2 times a day (every 12 hours), taken for 5-7 days
3. Favipiravir
Favipiravir is an antiviral drug that can eradicate the influenza virus and the Corona virus. Several studies have shown that this drug is quite effective in speeding up recovery in COVID-19 patients.
- Presented to: COVID-19 patients with mild-moderate symptoms or COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms with comorbidities
- Drug form: tablet
- Dose: tablet preparation 200 mg
- First day: 1600 mg (8 tablets once), 2 times a day with an interval of 12 hours.
- Second day: 600–800mg (3 or 4 tablets once), 2 times a day at 12 hour intervals, taken on days 2 to 5
4. Paracetamol
Paracetamol (acetaminophen) is a drug to reduce fever and relieve pain. This drug can help relieve fever and pain complaints, such as headaches and muscle aches, which are common among COVID-19 patients.
- Presented to: COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms
- Drug form: tablet
- Dose: 500 mg, every 3 to 4 times daily
5. Vitamin C
Vitamin C can boost the immune system to be able to fight various disease-causing microorganisms, including COVID-19. The recommended daily dose of vitamin C intake that needs to be met by COVID-19 patients varies, depending on the brand used.
- Presented to: COVID-19 patients with mild and asymptomatic symptoms
- Vitamin form: tablet
- Dose:
- 500 mg vitamin C tablets, 3 times a day for 14 days
- Vitamin C lozenges, 2 times a day or every 12 hours for 30 days
6. Vitamin D
Besides being able to maintain bone density, vitamin D can also help strengthen the immune system and prevent viruses from multiplying. Consumption of vitamin D in COVID-19 patients also depends on the type and brand used.
- Presented to: COVID-19 patients with mild and asymptomatic symptoms
- Vitamin form: tablets and capsules
- Dose:
- Vitamin D supplement 400-1000 IU, 1 time a day
- Drugs containing vitamin D 1000-5000 IU, 1 time a day
Ideally, before taking vitamin D supplements, patients need to undergo blood tests to monitor vitamin D levels in their bodies. If the vitamin D level is low, the patient can get medication that contains vitamin D. However, if the patient's vitamin D level is sufficient, the patient can take vitamin D supplements.
Vitamins given to COVID-19 patients can also be in the form of multivitamins containing vitamin C, vitamin B, vitamin E, and zinc. This multivitamin is taken as much as 1−2 tablets a day for 30 days.
In addition to understanding the daily dose of medicine and taking it regularly, COVID-19 patients who are treated at home are encouraged to eat healthy foods, drink more water, get enough rest, and exercise regularly to speed up the healing process.
In addition, COVID-19 patients must also implement good and correct self-isolation protocols. This is done to prevent transmission to families or people who are in the same house.
Currently, mild and asymptomatic COVID-19 patients who are self-isolating can get care and treatment from the service telemedicine, such as the ALODOKTER application. This service offers free consultation and drug delivery services for COVID-19 patients.
If you still have questions regarding daily drug doses during self-isolation or related to COVID-19 disease, you can chat directly with the doctor in the ALODOKTER application. In this application, you can also make an appointment at the hospital if you need to do an in-person examination by a doctor.